Gregory Harbaugh, LMFT
Experienced LMFT focused on relationships
- Relationship and attachment work
- Trauma and anxiety support
- LGBT and family issues
About Gregory Harbaugh
Gregory Harbaugh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience who brings a practical, empathetic approach to working with individuals, couples, families, children and groups. He earned degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, and completed clinical training at Saban Community Clinic where he worked as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and psychiatric practitioners. This background shaped his collaborative style and his attention to the many ways mental health intersects with medical care and life circumstances.
Harbaugh emphasizes an individualized, client-centered process that begins by meeting people where they are and tailoring treatment to their needs and goals. He integrates several evidence-informed methods - including attachment-focused work, cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness-based practices - to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges. He also has experience supporting LGBT and gender-diverse clients, addressing intimacy and sexual diversity including BDSM and kink, and assisting with parenting, career concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and complex family dynamics.
Known for warmth, empathy and careful diagnostic skill, Harbaugh focuses on helping people build on strengths, clarify identity, and pursue meaningful change. He maintains professional development through continuing education and brings creative interests as a songwriter and musician into his empathetic engagement. He is not currently accepting new clients.
Harbaugh emphasizes an individualized, client-centered process that begins by meeting people where they are and tailoring treatment to their needs and goals. He integrates several evidence-informed methods - including attachment-focused work, cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness-based practices - to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges. He also has experience supporting LGBT and gender-diverse clients, addressing intimacy and sexual diversity including BDSM and kink, and assisting with parenting, career concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and complex family dynamics.
Known for warmth, empathy and careful diagnostic skill, Harbaugh focuses on helping people build on strengths, clarify identity, and pursue meaningful change. He maintains professional development through continuing education and brings creative interests as a songwriter and musician into his empathetic engagement. He is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gregory Harbaugh have?
Gregory Harbaugh has 17 years of experience.
Is Gregory Harbaugh a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 100711.
In which languages does Gregory Harbaugh provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Gregory Harbaugh located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Gregory Harbaugh as my therapist?
You can work with Gregory Harbaugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gregory Harbaugh work with international clients?
Gregory Harbaugh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gregory Harbaugh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Gregory Harbaugh integrates attachment-based therapy to explore patterns in relationships and early bonds - this approach helps clients understand how past connections influence present feelings and behaviors and is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and intimacy issues. He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes respectful, non-directive collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, identity work, and navigating life transitions. In addition, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is applied to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Harbaugh works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - allowing people to receive support from home, during breaks in a busy day, or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into real life and to continue momentum between sessions when challenges arise.